News - Guest Post
Dyslexia and me: Becki’s story
Friday 11 October 2019
People with dyslexia can understand complex information, communicating with others and seeing the big picture, meaning that they make diligent and creative employees. However, too often we are failing to empower individuals with dyslexia to do their best work...
University and dyslexia
Tuesday 8 October 2019
Going to university was an interesting and eventful four years for me. Some people go merely to study, some to socialise and others a combination of the two. For me it was mainly to study, but I did have a number of great nights out and memorable life experiences along the way.
The tale of two dyslexics
Tuesday 8 October 2019
It’s early September and I’m sitting here reflecting on the fact that a week today, our daughter Kathryn will be submitting her MA Dissertation and we’ll be out of education forever! YES! Like her older sister Emily, Kathryn is dyslexic and their education journey has been interesting to say the least.
Dyslexia and me: Vic’s Story
Monday 7 October 2019
There’s a dangerous myth surrounding dyslexia; to those less informed, dyslexia can be falsely viewed as an impenetrable barrier to academic success. Whilst it’s true that dyslexia can slow learning, with the right environment, support and attitudes, there’s no reason a person who is dyslexic cannot achieve just as much as any other person.
Survey: your experience in tax return writing
Thursday 19 September 2019
The British Dyslexia Association is partnering with Exchequer Accountancy to look at how tax returns could be simpler.
Emily Gee: "Looking back at the young Emily, she wouldn’t believe how much she has achieved!"
Tuesday 3 September 2019
Feed the reading beast
Friday 30 August 2019
Summer break, we are so excited in the first week. We make plans and are full of good intentions, we think, “yes, this is the time to invest, I shall practice marvelous parenting...
'Being seen to achieve something' - is this view good enough for our children?
Wednesday 14 August 2019
It was once put to me, that even though our son wasn’t particularly achieving a great deal at school, he was at least ‘being seen to achieve something’...